How to Make a Good Martini - Page 3

replicant_argent · 11-12-2013, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

Apparently the restraining order did not reach your lawyer yet, Pete. Ah, yes...it's a holiday.

I would always lend you a hand, however distasteful it might be, ADB.

The circumstances would have to be pretty dire, though. Just sayin'.

galaga · 11-10-2013, 12:05 PM

BTW

Whatever ratio of gin to vermouth you use. Put them in the shaker and let them sit for a time so they get cold. Condensation on the shaker is about the right length of time. Put ice in your glass so it gets cold. Shake the S.H.I.T. out of the shaker, enough to splinter the ice and then pour the contents into your emptied, cold glass. Hold the glass up to the setting sun so that the ice splinters are melted by the sunlight, thereby capturing the sunlight in the glass. Drink before the temperature of the martini gets too warm and the sunlight escapes. This ritual is optional for subsequent martinis, in case of emergencies and in Arizona. YMMV.

pnoon · 11-10-2013, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by galaga

BTW

Whatever ratio of gin to vermouth you use. Put them in the shaker and let them sit for a time so they get cold. Condensation on the shaker is about the right length of time. Put ice in your glass so it gets cold. Shake the S.H.I.T. out of the shaker, enough to splinter the ice and then pour the contents into your emptied, cold glass. Hold the glass up to the setting sun so that the ice splinters are melted by the sunlight, thereby capturing the sunlight in the glass. Drink before the temperature of the martini gets too warm and the sunlight escapes. This ritual is optional for subsequent martinis, in case of emergencies and in Arizona. YMMV.

I like the way you think, Slappy.

smokin5 · 11-10-2013, 02:54 PM

Wait...wait...but do you stand on your left foot or
someone else's while you shake?
And how much thrust of the hips while you do it?

galaga · 11-11-2013, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

Yeah, we suck this year, Rick. Now my only hope for a happy ending is for Alabama to humiliate the Semiholes in the BCS game.

Gonna be yelling at the TV for that game

I take it you wouldn't like the taste of Retsina then?

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Originally Posted by smokin5

Wait...wait...but do you stand on your left foot or
someone else's while you shake?
And how much thrust of the hips while you do it?

Are you talking about making a martini or OGC?

(Old Guy Coitus)

icehog3 · 11-11-2013, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by galaga

I take it you wouldn't like the taste of Retsina then?

Made with pine resin? Geez, must taste like a Greek IPA.

CigarNut · 11-11-2013, 01:45 PM

I like just a little vermouth. I put ice in my shaker, pour in about 1/4 shot of vermouth, swirl it a bit so that some of the vermouth coats the ice and then pour the vermouth out.

Then I add my gin and give it all a good shake.

I like a variety of different gins, however there is a one local one (the name escapes me at the moment as I suffer from CRS) that has a lot of Juniper in it and I tend to use that one the most.

pnoon · 11-11-2013, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by CigarNut

I like just a little vermouth. I put ice in my shaker, pour in about 1/4 shot of vermouth, swirl it a bit so that some of the vermouth coats the ice and then pour the vermouth out.

Then I add my gin and give it all a good shake.

I like a variety of different gins, however there is a one local one (the name escapes me at the moment as I suffer from CRS) that has a lot of Juniper in it and I tend to use that one the most.

Aviation, maybe?

icehog3 · 11-11-2013, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by pnoon

Aviation, maybe?

Or Pine Sol?

AdamJoshua · 11-11-2013, 08:43 PM

There is nothing about a martini that I like, not into gin, vermouth or olives, I do kind of like that the name sounds a bit like Martian or Dean Martin for that matter... but that's about it.

CigarNut · 11-11-2013, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by AdamJoshua

There is nothing about a martini that I like, not into gin, vermouth or olives, I do kind of like that the name sounds a bit like Martian or Dean Martin for that matter... but that's about it.

So why post?

pnoon · 11-11-2013, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by CigarNut

So why post?

So why respond?

icehog3 · 11-11-2013, 10:40 PM

Why do birds suddenly appear, every time you are near?

T.G · 11-11-2013, 10:41 PM

Maybe they like the smell of pine needles from the gin.

pektel · 11-12-2013, 06:12 AM

Gin ain't terrible. Never tried a purist martini. I just mix belvedere, a splash of olive juice, and garnish with a garlic-stuffed olive.

I like gin and tonics, so maybe I should give it a shot. I just can't stand the taste of vermouth.

As far as piney tasting IPA's, I'd have to agree with Tom. I really only like citrus-y hops like Centennial. I'm more of a stout drinker myself though.

icehog3 · 11-12-2013, 08:43 AM

Sounds like we are on the same page with beer and martinis, Peter.

CigarNut · 11-12-2013, 08:59 AM

Not much of an IPA fan myself, but I do love me some stout

smokin5 · 11-12-2013, 08:18 PM

That would be a slice of mincemeat pie, I'm guessin?

What, no olives or vermouth?

qwerty1500 · 11-12-2013, 10:17 PM

Some say that martinis are an acquired taste. Well, I seem to have acquired it from my very first sip in the martini bar at the Peabody Hotel in Memphis years ago. And yes, it DOES need to be gin ... a good London Dry please ... and don't spare the vermouth. Now, for the ultimate gasp ... I can't think of anything that pairs better with a good cigar ... not whiskey, not scotch, not beer.

Jet fuel, pine trees, whatever ... I've heard them all. My problem with martinis ... other than the one my liver doctor might mention ... is I wish I could drink more than two without wanting to take a nap.

Felixcigar · 01-27-2014, 12:46 PM

I'm no expert, but I've been told that Beefeater combined with a dry vermouth measured in drops, not shot glasses, makes the best martini.

11-10-2013, 12:05 PM	#2
galaga Just call me Slappy. Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 1,832 Trading: (3)	Re: How to Make a Good Martini BTW Whatever ratio of gin to vermouth you use. Put them in the shaker and let them sit for a time so they get cold. Condensation on the shaker is about the right length of time. Put ice in your glass so it gets cold. Shake the S.H.I.T. out of the shaker, enough to splinter the ice and then pour the contents into your emptied, cold glass. Hold the glass up to the setting sun so that the ice splinters are melted by the sunlight, thereby capturing the sunlight in the glass. Drink before the temperature of the martini gets too warm and the sunlight escapes. This ritual is optional for subsequent martinis, in case of emergencies and in Arizona. YMMV. __________________ I may be easy, but I'm sure as hell ain't cheap....

11-10-2013, 02:54 PM	#4
smokin5 Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: On the Mountaintop - AZ Posts: 2,002 Trading: (69)	Re: How to Make a Good Martini Wait...wait...but do you stand on your left foot or someone else's while you shake? And how much thrust of the hips while you do it? __________________ Pobody's Nerfect.

11-11-2013, 01:45 PM	#7
CigarNut Fck Cancer! Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Michael Location: Clermont, Florida Posts: 18,042 Trading: (111*)	Re: How to Make a Good Martini I like just a little vermouth. I put ice in my shaker, pour in about 1/4 shot of vermouth, swirl it a bit so that some of the vermouth coats the ice and then pour the vermouth out. Then I add my gin and give it all a good shake. I like a variety of different gins, however there is a one local one (the name escapes me at the moment as I suffer from CRS) that has a lot of Juniper in it and I tend to use that one the most. __________________ Need Beads? Need Five Finger Bags? 2 of 3 Requirements for use of the CA Rolodex: 100 posts/ 60 day membership/ participation in trade (trader rating). New members can be added at any time.

11-11-2013, 08:43 PM	#10
AdamJoshua Article 4 Free Inhabitant Join Date: Jan 2013 First Name: The Other Adam Location: Satellite Beach Posts: 14,787 Trading: (40)	Re: How to Make a Good Martini There is nothing about a martini that I like, not into gin, vermouth or olives, I do kind of like that the name sounds a bit like Martian or Dean Martin for that matter... but that's about it.

11-11-2013, 10:40 PM	#13
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 70,845 Trading: (60)	Re: How to Make a Good Martini Why do birds suddenly appear, every time you are near? __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

11-11-2013, 10:41 PM	#14
T.G Grrrrrr Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: The Other Adam Posts: 15,553 Trading: (37)	Re: How to Make a Good Martini Maybe they like the smell of pine needles from the gin.

11-12-2013, 06:12 AM	#15
pektel I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Peter Location: Grand Rapids, MN Posts: 4,320 Trading: (28)	Re: How to Make a Good Martini Gin ain't terrible. Never tried a purist martini. I just mix belvedere, a splash of olive juice, and garnish with a garlic-stuffed olive. I like gin and tonics, so maybe I should give it a shot. I just can't stand the taste of vermouth. As far as piney tasting IPA's, I'd have to agree with Tom. I really only like citrus-y hops like Centennial. I'm more of a stout drinker myself though. __________________ The problem is not the problem. The problem is your ATTITUDE about the problem.

11-12-2013, 08:43 AM	#16
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 70,845 Trading: (60)	Re: How to Make a Good Martini Sounds like we are on the same page with beer and martinis, Peter. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

11-12-2013, 08:59 AM	#17
CigarNut Fck Cancer! Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Michael Location: Clermont, Florida Posts: 18,042 Trading: (111*)	Re: How to Make a Good Martini Not much of an IPA fan myself, but I do love me some stout __________________ Need Beads? Need Five Finger Bags? 2 of 3 Requirements for use of the CA Rolodex: 100 posts/ 60 day membership/ participation in trade (trader rating). New members can be added at any time.

11-12-2013, 08:18 PM	#18
smokin5 Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: On the Mountaintop - AZ Posts: 2,002 Trading: (69)	Re: How to Make a Good Martini That would be a slice of mincemeat pie, I'm guessin? What, no olives or vermouth? __________________ Pobody's Nerfect.

11-12-2013, 10:17 PM	#19
qwerty1500 Good thing I'm normal Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: One Particular Harbor Posts: 607 Trading: (0)	Re: How to Make a Good Martini Some say that martinis are an acquired taste. Well, I seem to have acquired it from my very first sip in the martini bar at the Peabody Hotel in Memphis years ago. And yes, it DOES need to be gin ... a good London Dry please ... and don't spare the vermouth. Now, for the ultimate gasp ... I can't think of anything that pairs better with a good cigar ... not whiskey, not scotch, not beer. Jet fuel, pine trees, whatever ... I've heard them all. My problem with martinis ... other than the one my liver doctor might mention ... is I wish I could drink more than two without wanting to take a nap.

01-27-2014, 12:46 PM	#20
Felixcigar Still Watching My Back Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 86 Trading: (0)	Re: How to Make a Good Martini I'm no expert, but I've been told that Beefeater combined with a dry vermouth measured in drops, not shot glasses, makes the best martini.

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